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Over 1,000 micro-charities support Leicestershire communities

LatestNews — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:03:37 +0000

New analysis of Charity Commission data by Ansvar Insurance has highlighted the significant contribution made by Leicestershire’s smallest charities, with 1,433 micro-charities supporting causes across the region. The figures also show that 42 new micro-charities – organisations with an annual income of less than £25,000 – were registered during 2025, reflecting continued interest in community-led […]

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Pupils pedal their way to independence thanks to bike donations

SarahLouiseElton — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:25:14 +0000

Pupils from a Derby school are back on their bikes and ready to roll, enjoying a new sense of independence thanks to a scheme supporting young riders across the city. Fifteen pupils from The Bemrose School, on Uttoxeter Road, Derby, recently visited Ayup Bikes to receive donated bicycles, helmets, and other protective gear through a […]

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COSMO Derby named the UK’s Best Buffet Restaurant

SarahLouiseElton — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 15:01:26 +0000

A DERBY restaurant known for serving dishes from every corner of the globe has received an award recognising it as the best buffet restaurant. COSMO Derby, an all-you-can-eat world banqueting restaurant located on London Road, has been named ‘Best Buffet Restaurant of the Year’ at the prestigious English Food Awards. The awards celebrate excellence in UK dining, recognising restaurants that deliver […]

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COSMO marks 12 years of flavours and support for local families

SarahLouiseElton — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 19:42:14 +0000

A CITY restaurant has celebrated more than a decade of serving up food from around the globe while raising thousands of pounds for local charities. COSMO Derby, an all-you-can-eat world banqueting restaurant located on London Road, marked its 12th birthday by holding a charity event that raised £680 each for three deserving causes — Derbyshire […]

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HeadHigh event is Fundamental in tackling mental health issues

SarahLouiseElton — Sat, 31 May 2025 09:31:45 +0000

A festival of food, music and fun for all the family is returning to Derby city centre this summer, bringing the community together to raise awareness around mental health and tackle the taboos that surround it. The bi-annual Fundamental event, organised by mental health support organisation HeadHigh, will take place on July 5, on […]

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Pupils return from China with stories, friendships and a love for their own schools

SarahLouiseElton — Thu, 22 May 2025 06:04:30 +0000

Pupils from two Derby primary schools have returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to China with a fresh appreciation for the relaxed and nurturing atmosphere of their own classrooms. Twenty-four Year 5 pupils from Firs Primary and Griffe Field Primary – both part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) – travelled to Hefei through the Global […]

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All aboard for accessibility

SarahLouiseElton — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 20:01:40 +0000

CHILDREN from the Royal School of the Deaf have teamed up with East Midlands Railway (EMR) to sign a digital book, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the railway. EMR has launched An Adventure Through Railway Past, a children’s book that celebrates this historic milestone. In addition to 14,000 hard copies being distributed to schools and available […]

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How meeting young offender inspired Karen to change young lives

SarahLouiseElton — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 19:01:49 +0000

Coming face to face with the arsonist who set her car ablaze while she was pregnant became a turning point in Karen Lamb’s life, inspiring her to dedicate herself to helping vulnerable children escape the cycle of crime. Twenty years ago, Karen’s car was completely destroyed in an arson attack, leaving her without transport […]

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Planting the seeds of well-being

SarahLouiseElton — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:02:02 +0000

Planting the seeds of well-being Pupils at a city school have made a blooming lovely difference to one of Derby’s main roads by planting dozens of sunflowers to highlight the importance of mental health. Children across the primary and secondary phases of The Bemrose School have been growing sunflowers for this year’s Children’s Mental […]

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Bemrose students get a front-row seat to engineering and sustainability at the Houses of Parliament

SarahLouiseElton — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:02:14 +0000

STUDENTS from The Bemrose School were invited to the House of Lords to listen to industry experts discuss the latest developments in engineering and sustainability. The year 10 pupils, who all study triple science with a keen interest in engineering, heard a debate on how the UK is working towards reducing our carbon emissions and how […]

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